Dream of Empire through British Imperialist Eyes
An extract recounts Cecil Rhodes advocating U S expansion across the Americas, excluding Canada, with plans to control Cuba and the Philippines. He argues the United States must dominate South America, then Central America, then the continent, to spread what he calls the white man’s government, predicting future naval strength and colonial administration.
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Philippines
United States
Cols
Jason Jwissiwiin
Ameritas
Wan Ble
Tig
Rneland
South America
Mexico
Ding
Bisine
Expansion agenda and U.S. role in world affairs
A historical speaker argues for a global burden and outward expansion beyond American borders. He insists the United States must engage abroad, absorb other nations, and export bond government to strengthen national character. He cites the Philippines as a source of new careers for youth and warns against remaining within the homeland.
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Fore
AEDS
Canada
Camulu
America
United States
St Louis Rail and Theatre Notes Run Through City
The column lists varied city items from rail interests in St Louis to stage updates at Crawford theater. Mentions Topeka teachers in Kan City visit, local court motions in Collins case, and plans for Easter events with speakers, concerts, and upcoming performances.
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Chugtes & Gleed
St. Louis
Tyusisiyek
Arian Society
Kan
Old Wages Restored at Amoskeag in Manchester
March 3 report from WL notes Amoskeag corporation rectors voted to restore wages to 1897 levels after April. The increase surpasses 10 percent. The company employs about 10,000 workers.
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Manchester
N, WL
Amoskeag Corporation
Todas
Banda
Gillett Plans Return After Settling Debts in Mexico
Ex deputy warden T W Nall reports from Chihuahua that Gillett and his wife stay at Hotel Palace in Mexico, intend to return to Woodbine then Kansas to handle business and debts. He says Gillett aims to earn money quickly in Mexico to pay obligations, denies any deal with officials to evade requisition, and notes pending profitable proposals.
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Kansas
T. W. Nall
State Penitentiary
G. G. Gillett
Chihuahua
Mexico
Diunger
Gillett
Hotel Palace
Akre Syell
Woodbine
Keosae
United States
Chifuathua
Germor Ahumada
Pacific American Fisheries Takes Control In Puget Sound
New Jersey based Pacific American Fisheries with 5 million dollars capital will control 79 percent of all salmon canning in Puget Sound waters and may catch and can salmon in Columbia River Puget Sound Prentslur River Alaska and other districts. Directors include John Cudahy Charles Counselman Moran Steele and others. Headquarters in Chicago with insurers The Manhattan Trust and Americas Trust as trustees. Private underwriting with no public offerings. Plans to absorb other salmon canning firms, build a central cannery at Fairhaven Washington, and acquire Island Canning Friday Harbor and Anacortes plants. Estimated earnings around 428000.
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New York
Pacific American Fisheries Company
New Jersey
Puget Sound
Columba River
Pretslur River
Alaska
Pew Company
John Cudahy
Charles Counselman
Judes T. A. Moran
Moran, Krause & Mayer
Chicase
H. Jh. Steele
Chicago
Americas Trust and Saurie Bank
Chico
Mandattan ‘Trust Company
Fair Maveo
Island Canning Company
Friday Harbor
Anacortes Packing Company
Anscortes
Steel price hikes spread as mills raise 10 percent
Pittsburg reports rapid iron and steel price increases with wire steel and wrought iron up 10 percent. Manufacturers cite higher raw material costs and strong demand as reasons for boosts. Mills operate at full capacity, overtime runs, and workers hope for broader industry-wide gains. Structural mills lift all shapes and sheets by $3 per ton while billets feel the impact. Budapest names Aseron Banfy as high steward, replacing the former council president.
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Siready
Battle Over State Exposition Faces Senate Clash
The Kansas Senate waged two intense battles over funding a state exposition under the state board of agriculture. Lewelling led Southern Kansas opposition aiming to block Topeka hosting, while Forney and allies backed a $26,000 appropriation with $5,000 for a premium fund, prompting sharp exchanges and a derailed referral before another hearing is set.
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State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Lewelling
Topeka
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Pakeugre
Committee of Agrisulture
Senator Forney
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Pritchard
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Stocks
Sheldon
Titus
Osage
Jumper
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Becau
Wichita
King
Benatar
Armstrong
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Braddock
Coleman
Cooks
Hart
Johnson
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Matthews
Morrow
Ward
Caldwell
Campbell
Crossan
Farrelly
Helm
2Elick
Hiessin
Kins
Lamb
Reseryan
Shaffer
Young
A Blow at Labor House Refuses to Consider Measures
The House declined to advance any senate bills except those from the majority on the revision calendar. Populist Mr Fairchild offered a minority report proposing three bills: the 1893 track scale bill, an antispotter bill for railroad men, and the Revens croft Livestock regulation of commission men. He said these were requested by stock men and had passed the state senate.
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House
Senate
Fairchild
Fairenutdh
Unclear text on committee vote and report rejection
Fragmentary note describes Republican Steering committee pressuring votes on a report. Some members refused to be coerced and voted for the report, but no action followed and the report was rejected 37 to 48 amid a change of votes to no. The text is garbled with unclear names and context.
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Howls
Republican Steering Committee
Child
Aiden
Inpre
State House Bill Replaces Supervisors With Custodian
The senate passed a bill abolishing the superintendent and two supervisors positions, creating a custodian at 1200 dollars yearly to oversee the building and grounds. Senator Jumpers mocked the measure calling Topeka the state capitol, then protested the plan before voting against it as the bill passed. If approved by the house, janitors will carry hoes to fight weeds on the grounds.
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Feason
Lee
Tors
Senate
Jumpers
Titus
Topeka
Jumper
Harper
Mir Jumper
Jumpler
State House
Rail Road Commissioners Issue Final Late Report
The state railroad commissioners publish their annual report, delayed four months due to slow railroad reports and a crowded printing office after a special session. The completed volume runs ze pages and includes a map of Kansas as the last issue from the board.
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Kansas
Binding Twine Plant Bid Efforts by Captain Seaton
Captain Seaton seeks bids from four manufacturers to establish a binding twine plant after passage of the binding twine bill. He plans to present correspondence to prison directors, aims to have machinery ready within two months and complete setup soon, hoping to supply twine for the next harvest.
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Captain Seaton
Seaton
Selon
Satan
The Crossan Bill Passes House with Limited Change
The House approved Senator Crim son’s building and loan association bill with minimal amendments and sent it to Governor Stanley. The measure places building and loan associations under state banking supervision, maintains a bias toward foreign institutions, and imposes higher fees on home companies. Supporters argue it protects home organizations, while opponents warn of insufficient amendments. Final House vote was 75 to 23, with Senate concurrence following.
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House
Crimson
Joun Association
Missouri
South Dakota
Senate
Dawes
Edmonds
Ward
Francis
Fuller
Hayden
Senate Passes Law on County Superintendent Term
The senate approved two bills affecting county superintendent terms from January to May and eligibility requiring a first grade or state certificate or a college or normal school degree or eighteen months teaching. The measures cleared both houses and move to the governor for approval while investigators assess school fund conditions.
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Jonoary
Jeest
Mionthe
Holmes
Senate bill on bonds and education funding debate
A fragmentary report describes a senate bill about permanent school funding and interest on bonds owned by the fund. The bill passed the House and went to the senate where it was assigned to a committee. Senators debated, and a substitute was sent, but the incident ended with Mr. Heesin's bill lingering in the calendar.
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Hamttes Agat Studentaeets
Tha
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Rommlasion
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FOUR NEW JUDGES ADD TO SUPREME COURT BY AMENDMENT
Legislature votes to increase supreme court judges from seven to four plus five unclear. Judge T F Garver credited with conceiving plan endorsed by State Bar Association in January. Senate adopts resolution for statewide vote in 1900. John A Jones appointed as Minitors by unanimous vote, Republicans except Coleman oppose. Other notices include political primaries and local rental and sale ads with varied listings.
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House
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John 4
Tals Hay
Simoni
Topeka Allred
Opullet
Coleman
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